Athletic earn solid point in Mallorca

Athletic Club played out a goalless draw against RCD Mallorca at the Son Moix. The stalemate means Los Leones head into the international break on the back of two wins and a draw in their last three fixtures.

Ernesto Valverde's pupils took the game to Los Bermellones, playing with ambition against a well-drilled, robust home side. What's more the strong wind made it even more difficult for both sides.

The Zurigorri dominated proceedings throughout and had their most clear-cut chances to score in the first half. Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams both missed the target by inches with efforts inside the box.

After the break, Mallorca's Vedat Muriqi typically menacing. First he had a goal ruled out for offside and then centre-back Dani Vivian denied the Kosovan with a well-timed block.

Valverde brought on Iker Muniain and Los Rojiblancos resumed control of the encounter. In fact the skipper had two opportunities to gift Athletic the victory. He almost caught Pedrag Rajkovic off guard with a left-footed lob and then went close with a header.